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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,641.02, 812,226.79 and 346,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,641.02, 812,226.79 and 346,890.70 is: 478,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,641.02 : 812,226.79 = 346,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,641.02/812,226.79 = 346,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,641.02x = 812,226.79 × 346,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,641.02x = 281,753,921,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,753,921,190.75/588,641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,651.52

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